The odd couple of zooms: independent Vivitar makes a mighty mini and a major maxi

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Vivitar's two new point-and-shoot cameras have more than adequately matched their competition. The Series 1 500PZ has a two-to-one zoom lens. The Series 1 680PZ has a focal length range of 28-80mm. Both have easy-to-read controls, control red eye and excellent flash systems.

Vivitar Series 1 500PZ (Still camera), Vivitar Series 1 680PZ (Still camera)

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A cameo role for Kodak's P/S: expect this cute (& cheap!) camera to influence design

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The Kodak Cameo Motor is distinguished for its innovative, user-friendly design. Priced at $99.95, the camera body is rounded which is easier to place in a pocket. The placement of the flash also reduces red-eye.

Kodak Cameo Motor (Still camera)

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Pentax bumps its IQ up to 140 (mm)

Article Abstract:

The new Pentax IQZoom 140 sports a simpler design compared to its predecessor. Among its features are passive autofocusing, an infinity lock, LCD finder masking and closeup correction and auto-shutoff.

Product information, Camera industry, Pentax Corp.

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